Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?
Across 190 members of the United Nations we analyzed, the typical country will observe 13 public holidays in 2026.
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Across 190 members of the United Nations we analyzed, the typical country will observe 13 public holidays in 2026.
The percentage of young men (ages 18 to 34) who say a successful marriage is one of the most important things in their lives has dropped six percentage points since 1997, from 35% to 29%. The percentage of young women who put a priority on having a successful marriage has risen during that period.
Just 32% of the public now says that the U.S. should keep troops in Afghanistan until the situation there has stabilized.